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Leprino Foods

Position Title: WAV Warehouse Oper 5

Shift Type: Full Time

Location: Waverly, NY, US, 14892

Posted Date: May 31, 2024

Requisition ID: 29972

No of Openings: 3

Job Functions: Production Operations

Description: At Leprino Foods, we strive to be the WORLD’s BEST dairy food and ingredient company. Leprino Foods is the world's largest supplier of mozzarella cheese and one of the largest suppliers of premium dairy nutrition ingredients. Our customers and business partners span the globe and include many of the world's largest food companies, restaurant chains and distributors.

Summary:

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for the knowledge of warehousing operations, familiarization with production operations/requirements, corporate and governmental policies, computer reports and safety procedures policies. They diagnose operating problems and maintain forklift check sheets; perform preventive and routine warehouse functions; enter data in the company database; and perform custodial duties as necessary.

Schedule:

• Leprino Foods is a 24/7 operating facility; the employee must be willing and able to workdays or nights. The current vacancy is on night shift, from 5:00pm-5:30am. Our schedules run 12 hours on a 2-2-3 rotation that allows for every other weekend off.
• After training is complete, new hires will be assigned a regular schedule on the next available shift.

Pay Rate:

• $27.35 per hour
• $1 per hour weekend differential for all hours worked between 12:01am Saturday morning through 11:59pm Sunday night
• $0.75 shift differential for all evening hours worked between 3:01pm and 5:59 am any day of the week.

Responsibilities:

• Load trailers according to customer specifications, corporate policy and/or special instructions by team lead/supervisor.
• Prepare bills of lading, inspection forms, pallet exchange forms, warehouse logs and other shipping/receiving paperwork.
• Inspect/verify incoming and outbound shipments in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Deliver supplies and/or raw materials on a timely basis to staging areas.
• Re-palletize, re-label and/or rewrap according to customer or corporate specifications.
• Conduct inventory and reconciliation according to corporate guidelines and Team Leads/Supervisors instructions.
• Operate and maintain material handling equipment, floor scrubbers, batteries and battery chargers.
• Print and placement of license plates on product.
• Enter production comments into WIS.
• Conduct the weight check process timely and verify tolerance.
• Move product to palletizer.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Warehousing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and housekeeping assigned in the master sanitation schedule.
• Perform work safely by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct. Maintain 5S standards.
• Follow the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies to ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience driving a forklift, or ability to learn
• Basic familiarity with all aspects of warehouse operations including, shipping and receiving, SAP or a similar inventory system, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), reviewing and ensuring accuracy of shipping/receiving documentation
• Must be able to work Sunday - Saturday, off-shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support a 24 hour/7-day operation.

Preferred skills:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Previous experience with a stand-up forklift.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity or ability to learn SAP, or similar integrated manufacturing system.
• Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products.

Physical Demands & Environment:

• Works in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and is generally moving (e.g., walking, standing, or otherwise being mobile) for most periods of time.
• It is frequently required to independently move and handle objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold areas.
• Specific vision may be required for this position, including close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception, and the ability to read computer screens for extended time periods.
• Ability to pass a physical abilities test to assess ability to bend, reach, lift, pull, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. hourly, climb a ladder, and walk up/downstairs regularly.

Why work for Leprino Foods in Waverly?

A career with Leprino Foods means you’ll be part of a worldwide family of individuals dedicated to producing high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Your contributions will be noticed and rewarded as you work to further our company, our customers and one another.

What we Offer:

• Profit Sharing
• 401k
• Monthly Safety/Quality Incentive Bonus
• Matched Retirement Savings
• Paid Vacation (40 hours vacation every 6 months which increases with tenure)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 56 hours of Paid Sick Time, annually
• Healthcare Benefits starting the first of the month following your hire date (includes wellness incentive program) 
• Educational Assistance
• Discounts on Leprino Foods products

Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com

Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran

Nearest Major Market: Binghamton

Minimum Salary: 27.35 Maximum Salary: 27.35 Salary Unit: Hourly